Should i or should i not?

[tali931]

One of my neighbours is selling these little guys for $5 a piece. I was wondering if they would be compatible with my electric blue rams or will I end up with dead fish? Thanks

 

[Bbush]

Aren't those African?


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[Freakgecko91]

Dwarf riverine from west Africa, pelvicachromis pulcher, the common kribensis


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[Bbush]

I have no experience w/ those, but I would think there could be problems mixing SA w/ Africans. Maybe see what your neighbor thinks... I dunno.


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[Freakgecko91]

They are more similar to rams than the cichlids of the rift lakes. Given a tank big enough, a pair of each is possible, but generally you will have territory issues, especially during spawning time


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[tali931]

Thanks for the advice.. I decided against them

 

[Bbush]

I did the same... Just gave away my African catfish not too long ago also. Sort of sucked but prolly best for fish.


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[brandonsfish]

This is my male with his fry I have them in a 40 and now that they have paired off I can't keep them with any other fish not even other kribs and 2 males will always fight.

 

[MajorMentos]

here's my pair who haven't succeeded in raising eggs yet, they are certainly beautiful, especially when they get big


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